G 150 / 180 / 240 Maintenance
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3.6 Lubricating the Engine
Checking oil
Check engine oil daily before starting engine.
Do not operate engine if oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick. Always keep
oil level within the crosshatch pattern or “full” mark on dipstick.
Change oil after first 100 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter.
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual for lubrication
specifications.
Break-in
Service
This engine is factory-filled with John Deere Engine Break-in Oil.
Operate the engine at heavy loads with minimal idling during the break-in
period.
Do not exceed 100 hours of operation with break-in oil.
If the engine has significant operating time at light load, or more oil is required
in the first 100 hour period, a longer break-in period may be required. In these
situations, an additional 100 hour break-in period is recommended using a new
change of John Deere Engine Break-In Oil and a new John Deere oil filter.
NOTICE: Do not add more oil until the oil level is BELOW the ADD mark on the
dipstick. John Deere Engine Break-In Oil (TY22041) should be used to make up
any oil consumed during the break-in period.
During the first 20 hours, avoid prolonged periods of no load or sustained
maximum load operation. If engine is to run for longer than 5 minutes without a
load, shut unit down.
After the first 100 hours, change engine oil and replace engine oil filter. Fill
crankcase with seasonal viscosity grade oil.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Engine, engine oil, muffler, and exhaust pipes become extremely hot
during operation.
f Stop the engine and allow the machine to cool before checking the oil or replac-
ing the engine oil or oil filter cartridge.
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